Middle East Downstairs

Middle East Downstairs is a 575-capacity music venue in Central Square, Cambridge. The closest T service is Red Line, Central Square.

575-cap main room of the Middle East complex — the room where Boston's indie rock legends cut their teeth. Hosts national touring acts and local headliners.

Address

472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 · map

Neighborhood

Central Square

Capacity

575

Nearest T

Red Line, Central Square

Website

mideastclub.com

What is the bag policy at Middle East Downstairs?

No bag restrictions are posted for this venue. Smaller rooms rarely enforce one, but check before a sold-out night.

How do you get to Middle East Downstairs on the T?

The nearest MBTA service is Red Line, Central Square. The venue is within about a 20-minute walk of rapid transit.

Upcoming shows at Middle East Downstairs

• Fri Aug 7, 2026 — Junction 18, The Appreciation Post, Man V Ghost, Space Casino — 7pm — $38 — 18+
• Sat Aug 8, 2026 — Blade Rave — 9pm — $27 — 21+
• Fri Aug 14, 2026 — Exmortis, Xmortis Lounge, Xmortis Swamp Witch — 9pm — 18+
• Tue Sep 1, 2026 — Nino Paid — 8pm — $30/$136
• Fri Sep 11, 2026 — Exmortis, Xmortis Lounge — 9pm — 18+
• Sat Sep 12, 2026 — Charlotte Sands, Yokaka, Hooked Like Helen — 6pm — $29
• Sun Sep 13, 2026 — Floor Lords 45th Anniversary: United Styles 3vs3 Crew Championship — 3pm — $27
• Sat Sep 19, 2026 — overtonight — 7pm — $27
• Thu Oct 1, 2026 — The Tear Garden — 7pm — 18+
• Thu Oct 8, 2026 — Kidd G, Panopticon — 7pm — $158 — 18+
• Fri Oct 9, 2026 — Exmortis, Xmortis Lounge — 9pm — 18+
• Sat Oct 10, 2026 — House of Heavy — 9pm — $22
• Mon Oct 12, 2026 — Ceremony XXX — 9pm — $19 — 18+
• Fri Nov 13, 2026 — Exmortis, Xmortis Lounge — 9pm — 18+
• Fri Dec 11, 2026 — Exmortis, Xmortis Lounge — 9pm — 18+

foobos has listings for 7 past shows at Middle East Downstairs.